A North Carolina trooper killed a man during a floodwater confrontation

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October 11, 2016 05:41 PM EDT

A North Carolina state trooper who was searching for people trapped by floodwaters in Lumberton, North Carolina, shot and killed a man who confronted officers while holding a gun, Highway Patrol Lt. Jeff Gordon said in a statement Tuesday.

The trooper who shot the man was identified as Sgt. J.F. Hinson. He's a 13-year veteran of the patrol.

Gordon did not say why the man the officers encountered was angry.

Gov: Highway Patrol trooper fired the shot in the fatal shooting in City of Lumberton last night. Investigation ongoing. @WNCN